Which part of the steam system consists of two pairs of deck connections for taking on shore steam?

• A. Shore steam riser
• B. Main steam header
• C. Emergency steam line
• D. Dockside trunk

Answer: (A)

The part that takes on steam from the shore is the shore steam riser. It’s the section of the ship’s steam system that interfaces with the dock’s steam supply and brings that steam aboard, and it’s built with two pairs of deck connections so you can attach the shore steam hoses securely and accommodate different shore piping configurations. Once connected, the steam travels through the riser into the ship’s onboard steam distribution for use where needed. The main steam header sits inside the ship to distribute steam after it’s generated, not for taking on shore steam. The emergency steam line is a safety conduit for critical systems, not the standard shore connection. The dockside trunk refers to external dock piping rather than the ship’s deck-side intake.